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Hot Honey Feta Chicken

Hot Honey Feta Chicken: The Best Recipe You Need to Try

A delicious combination of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors featuring chicken breasts topped with a hot honey feta sauce. This dish perfectly balances creamy feta cheese with honey infused with chili peppers for a memorable meal.

  • Total Time: 70 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 2 pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2–3 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley or basil for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and paprika.
  2. Optional: Marinate chicken for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
  3. Prepare hot honey feta sauce by combining honey and hot sauce in a saucepan.
  4. Add half the feta cheese, minced garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil to the sauce.
  5. Sear chicken in an oven-safe skillet for 3-4 minutes per side.
  6. Pour sauce over chicken and bake at 375°F for 15-18 minutes.
  7. Top with remaining feta during last 5 minutes of cooking.
  8. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure chicken is at even thickness for consistent cooking
  • Don’t skip patting the chicken dry for better browning
  • Watch the honey carefully as it can burn quickly
  • Reserve some sauce for serving
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F
  • Allow chicken to rest before cutting
  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean Fusion
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 17g
  • Sodium: 820mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: undefined
  • Trans Fat: undefined
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 125mg

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